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CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT
+27 81 041 7673
training@eubiz.co.za
68 Sunstone Street, Germiston, 1401
eubiz.co.za
Laboratory & Microbiology

Food Microbiology and Safety Testing

Duration
5 Days
Delivery
In-house, public or online
From
R18,000 per delegate
Certificate
On completion
Course overview

This course focuses on the microbiological examination of food products to protect consumers and support regulatory compliance. Delegates learn detection and enumeration methods for indicator organisms and foodborne pathogens, along with sampling and shelf life considerations. The training connects laboratory results to food safety decisions in production settings.

What you will be able to do
  • Design representative sampling plans for food products
  • Enumerate indicator organisms and total viable counts
  • Detect key foodborne pathogens using standard methods
  • Interpret microbiological criteria and regulatory limits
  • Assess shelf life and spoilage through microbial analysis
  • Report findings to support food safety corrective actions
Who should attend
  • Food microbiologists and laboratory analysts
  • Quality assurance staff in food manufacturing
  • Food safety officers and inspectors
  • Technicians in food testing laboratories
Course outline
01
Designing representative sampling plans for raw materials and finished foods
02
Enumerating total viable counts and indicator organisms in products
03
Detecting Salmonella, Listeria and other foodborne pathogens by standard methods
04
Interpreting microbiological criteria against national and Codex limits
05
Assessing product shelf life and spoilage through challenge and storage studies
06
Linking laboratory findings to HACCP and food safety corrective actions
07
Reporting results to support release and recall decisions
Upcoming public sessions
DatesVenueDurationFee per delegate
26 to 30 Oct 2026Cape Town5 DaysR18,000
9 to 13 Nov 2026Johannesburg5 DaysR18,000
7 to 11 Dec 2026London5 DaysUS$1,800
11 to 15 Jan 2027Dubai5 DaysUS$1,800
8 to 12 Mar 2027Pretoria5 DaysR18,000
3 to 7 May 2027Durban5 DaysR18,000
26 to 30 Jul 2027Cape Town5 DaysR18,000
Fees exclude VAT. This course can also be delivered in-house at your premises on dates that suit your team, or live online.
To book or ask for an in-house quote

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